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Vayama.com
Vayama.com is an online travel agency uniquely focused on international travel. Since 2007, the company has been committed to providing travelers with the most comprehensive set of airlines, fares and flights, allowing people to experience popular, well-traveled destinations as well as some of the most remote corners of the world. By working with a vast network of trusted global partners, Vayama taps published and negotiated fares to put the very best international content all in one place. Travelers who visit Vayama.com can browse thousands of hotels and book rooms at the lowest prices available, as well as rent cars all over the world. Vayama is one of six brands managed by Travix, with offices in U.S., Canada, Brazil, and 17 other countries, and is headquartered in Netherlands

About Travix
Travix International B.V., one of the leading global and the largest Dutch online travel agency, manages an extensive portfolio of travel-focused websites operating under the brand names CheapTickets, BudgetAir, Easytobook, Vayama, Vliegwinkel and Flugladen. Easytobook is specialist in online worldwide hotel reservations. The other brands provide both search and book capability for flight combinations worldwide on both scheduled and low cost airlines. In addition, these sites offer attractive pricing for hotels, car rentals, rail travel and holiday packages. Travix operates its six brands globally, employs almost 700 persons, with combined sales in excess of US$ 2 billion. Travix is part of BCD Holdings N.V. For more information: www.travix-international.com . In the U.S. , Travix manages Vayama and BudgetAir brands for U.S., Canada, Brazil and several Asian countries.

To Apply

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
Attention: HR Manager
jobs@vayama.com

Available Positions:


Web/UI Developer
Senior Lead Java Software Developer
Country Brand Manager, Canada
Java Software Engineer
(Technical) Business Analyst



Web/UI Developer

Position Web/UI Developer
Job Description Every day, we develop web-based applications for our brands Vayama and Budgetair that millions of travelers use to plan, book and experience trips they will remember forever. If you are a Web/UI Developer seeking new and exciting challenges where you can make a real impact, you'll want to be a part of this.

You will be assigned front-end projects related to the shopping, sale and processing of travel reservations. This will involve developing first class websites and services. In this role the you will develop numerous web based applications in HTML5, CSS3 and Javascript on JSP layer for travel related websites.
Job Responsibilities
  • Member of development team and working on travel related systems and processes
  • Design and build and support our core web systems, sites, and services
  • Be hands-on, yet think out of the box and with a business and growth hat on
  • Develop complex Web based applications on Java & JSP platform with MySQL backend
  • Develop new travel features to be exposed in our websites (dynamic packaging, calendar searches, etc.)
Qualifications
  • Minimum BS in computer science or related. MS preferred
  • 3-5+ years web based software development experience
  • Strong HTML5, CSS3, JQuery and Ajax skills, Javascript (we utilize a js-based travel scripting language)
  • Experience with either Java, JSP, .Net, or PHP development
  • Working knowledge of MySQL, Hibernate and JBOSS
  • Experience with Eclipse and Linux OS
  • SVN/code management
  • Experience with Spring or related framework and MVC concepts
  • Good debugging skills and experience using browser testing tools
  • Cross browser compatibility issues
  • (optional) converting Photoshop images to HTML pages
Compensation / Benefits This position is located at Travix Americas office in Mountain View. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(K), flexible spending accounts, and much more. Please note we are not able to offer relocation, visa sponsorship, visa transfer for this position.
To Apply To apply for this position please mail your resume to: jobs@vayama.com and include 'Web/UI Developer' in the subject.

Please include a cover sheet and resume in MS Word or PDF format or a link to a HTML version.

Please note: that we will not consider recruitment agencies or on/off shore development groups responding to this posting. Also, this is not a remote position, and being in our offices is required.



Senior Lead Java Software Developer

Position Senior Lead Java Software Developer
Job Description Every day, we develop web-based applications for our brands Vayama and Budgetair that millions of travelers use to plan, book and experience trips they will remember forever. If you are a Senior Lead Java Software Developer seeking new and exciting challenges where you can make a real impact, you'll want to be a part of this.

Travix uses many "open-source" applications and our platform includes Linux, Java, JBOSS, MySQL, Hibernate, MongoDB, Ehcache/ Memcache, Pentaho BI suite, and other leading open source tools and systems.
Job Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership for a small team of engineers
  • Design and implement powerful, highly scalable, and reliable services
  • Work closely with other talented developers
  • Provide code reviews to assess overall code quality and flexibility, and the
    • application of good object-orientated programming techniques
  • Work with Product Owner(s), QA and Development to design, develop, test and deploy world-class software
  • Resolve defects in your own and other's code
  • Invent novel solutions to challenging technical problems
  • Have a passion around bringing innovative ideas and functionality into products at our Americas and Asian brands
  • Assist in analysis and resolution of complex production support issues
  • Writing Java features
  • Participate in design discussions, and translate business requirements into technical tasks
  • Be part of a dynamic, continuously delivering team using Agile development process
  • Monitoring, Unit testing, Continuous Delivery and Integration
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience as a Java and J2EE technical lead, designer, and senior developer
  • 5+ years of experience with software development using Struts, Spring, Hibernate, JIBX, AXIS, UML , EJB, and Web Services
  • 5+ years of experience as a team lead with a team of 4+ developers and full life-cycle software development
  • Experience with database queries, SQL, and PL/SQL
  • Experience with MySQL / JDBC/ NoSQL (MongoDB), application servers such as Tomcat or JBOSS, SAX/JIBX or other Java XML tools is a plus
  • Enterprise level development experience
  • Experience with Travel industry domain is a big plus
  • Demonstrated ability to complete tasks within established timelines
  • Exceptional Communication skills - written and verbal
  • Detail oriented
  • Familiarity with Agile software methodologies
  • Lifelong learner who enjoys programming
  • Technical competency in developing high-performance, scalable applications
  • A strong drive to learn new internet technologies
  • A passion for building great software in a team-based environment
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues
  • Strong multitasking capabilities both across projects and technologies
Compensation / Benefits This position is located at Travix Americas office in Mountain View. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(K), flexible spending accounts, and much more. Please note we are not able to offer relocation, visa sponsorship, visa transfer for this position.
To Apply To apply for this position please mail your resume to: jobs@vayama.com and include 'Senior Lead Java Software Developer' in the subject.

Please include a cover sheet and resume in MS Word or PDF format or a link to a HTML version.

Please note: that we will not consider recruitment agencies or on/off shore development groups responding to this posting. Also, this is not a remote position, and being in our offices is required.



Country Brand Manager, Canada

Position Country Brand Manager, Canada
Job Summary As the Country Brand Manager, reporting to the Executive Vice President, you will develop overall country marketing strategy for the lead brand Vayama.ca as well as BudgetAir.ca. Additionally, you will be responsible for supplier relations within the Canadian marketplace. You will direct all brand marketing, product marketing activities, all product launches, and all aspects of user and traffic acquisition and retention programs across multiple channels, online and offline to deliver on the revenue and booking objectives for the market. Additionally, as a key member of the Travix Americas team you will actively help develop overall strategy, best practices and metrics for success for brands in Canada.

Responsibilities
  • Working closely with product management and brand teams, drive overall strategy and delivery of product marketing across various verticals and price points.
  • Develop product positioning, messaging, product launch and go-to-market strategies and plans for both user and product segments, for Air, Hotels, Cars, Insurance, and Packages.
  • Define and execute user and traffic acquisition and retention initiatives (annual, quarterly/seasonal and specific programs) utilizing best industry practices, customer insights, competitive context, and deep analytical rigor.
  • Directly manage any internal and external agencies, vendors, and suppliers, and creative's, from concept through market execution, and ROI analysis.
  • Proactively seek out external partnerships and skillfully negotiate marketing and promotional opportunities to further drive traffic to and enhance the Vayama experience for our users and suppliers.
  • Maintain and enhance supplier relations within the Canadian marketplace, while supporting the global supplier relations strategy.
  • Assess and report on program effectiveness through quantitative and qualitative data, profitability and margin analysis.
  • Become active user of product and provide ongoing input to product management team to inform product roadmap.
  • Collaborate closely with Supply Relations and Revenue Management/Pricing to optimize product set to deliver on volume, mix, and margin objectives.
  • Evangelize product and business externally with customers, partners, users and the press as well as internally with executives and colleagues.
  • Provide input and leadership in establishing the brand and our company presence in Canada, with interface with legal, finance, operations, and product development.
  • Be seen as the key point person for supplier and industry relations.
Requirements
  • Familiarity with ecommerce or online travel agency industry preferred, with deep familiarity with web and mobile platforms, trends and key distribution.
  • Experience in building brand awareness for OTA's resulting in increased traffic and incremental bookings.
  • Demonstrated experience with Meta, SEM, SEO, social and mobile marketing techniques with analytical rigor to demonstrate ROI via all channels.
  • Strong agency/vendor/supplier management experience with ability to present, negotiate and implement partnership programs, campaigns and other deliverables.
  • Great project management skills and ability to effectively juggle multiple projects at one time.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills, with ability to link strategy to business objectives and financial plans.
  • Proficiency with Google Analytics, Omniture, or other analytics and campaign management applications.
  • Experience executing both global and local marketing programs.
  • Proven creative thinker with entrepreneurial initiative.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to influence and collaborate in a cross-functional setting, and effectively interact at all levels.
  • Able to work in and bring structure to ambiguous environments.
  • Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.
  • Ability to engage and influence a globally distributed product, brand and development team.
  • Tremendous sense of urgency.
  • Primary location Vancouver, Canada, but Toronto location will be considered.
  • A background as a seasonal Travel brand manager coupled with an impeccable industry reputation.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree, MBA preferred.
  • 10 yrs working for an ecommerce or OTA business.
  • Demonstrated passion for strategy down to eye for details in execution.
  • Solid direct response, acquisition marketing experience with Meta, SEO, SEM, and direct consumer audiences.
  • Thorough understanding of best practices in online user conversion as well as testing, learning, and improving based on results.
To Apply This position is located at Travix Canada office in Vancouver. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Please note we are not able to offer relocation, visa sponsorship, visa transfer for this position.

Please submit your resumes to jobs@vayama.com and put job title in the subject line.



Java Software Engineer

Position Java Software Engineer
Job Description Airtrade International Inc. / vayama is looking to hire a Java Software Engineer to be part of our core development team. The engineer will be tasked with developing functionality for the vayama.com site or other website/applications of Airtrade International Inc. including both front end development using JSP and back-end development using Java. Airtrade International Inc. is an "open-source" shop and our platform includes linux, Java, JBOSS, PHP, mysql, hibernate, ehcache/memcache, pentaho BI suite, and other leading open source tools and systems. This position will report to our Development Manager and is based in Mountain View, CA.

 Please note: that we will not consider recruitment agencies or on/off shore development groups responding to this posting. Also, this is not a remote position, and being in our offices is required.

Location: Mountain View, CA.
Qualifications / Requirements Note: Please make sure that you have the appropriate qualifications before applying.
  • Minimum BS in computer science or related.
  • 2+ years professional experience developing software
  • Strong abilities with Java programming language
  • Experience with JSP web development
  • Experience with application servers such as Tomcat or JBOSS
  • Experience with Mysql / hibernate / JDBC
  • Experience with SAX/JIBX or other Java XML tools a plus
Job Responsibilities
  • Become a productive member of the Airtrade development team
  • Complete development assignments on the vayama Java business services layer
  • Complete front-end web development using JSP
Compensation / Benefits
  • Competitive salary depending upon experience
  • Full benefits - medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.
  • 3 wk paid vacation per year
  • Travel Discounts! All employees are granted full Travel Agent credentials
  • Modern, fun office in the heart of Silicon Valley
To Apply To apply for this position please mail your resume to: jobs@vayama.com and include 'Java Engineer' in the subject.

Please include a cover sheet and resume in MS Word or PDF format or a link to a HTML version.

Principals only, no staffing agency candidates or on or offshore development shops will be considered. No phone calls please. Must be eligible to work in the United States. We cannot process visa changes.



(Technical) Business Analyst

Position (Technical) Business Analyst
Job Description Every day, we develop web-based applications for our brands Vayama and Budgetair that millions of travelers use to plan, book and experience trips they will remember forever. If you are a Business Analyst seeking new and exciting challenges where you can make a real impact, you'll want to be a part of this. We are looking for a business analyst to support projects and programs as intermediate between IT development and business. The candidate must be detailed oriented, with a clear understanding about how all the components of an Ecommerce ecosystem work together. You will be involved in defining requirements for the design and development of systems.
Qualifications / Requirements
  • Master's degree in Business Administration
  • A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, including experience at one of: Ecommerce and/ or online travel agency
  • Knowledge of software and Ecommerce.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, including quantitative analysis.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills, exemplary attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities solidly under pressure.
  • Deep knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and preferably Jira.
  • You've got passion, drive and ambition
  • You have SCRUM experience (or similar framework/methodology) but this is by no means essential.
  • Sees the big-picture and has a clear understanding about how all the components of the systems work together.
Job Responsibilities
  • Develops knowledge of the market, spots new business opportunities and advocates for them.
  • Effective in determining strategies to achieve goals by making reliable judgments, using common sense, logic, critical thinking, problem evaluation, and deductive reasoning in his/her day to day work.
  • Holds on to views and plans of action despite adversity.
  • Is productive even under unusual, confusing, or difficult work situations.
  • Picks up information during conversations and acts on it. Asks the right questions in order to get the right answers and acts to reach an agreement that is satisfactory to multiple parties with different focus and interests.
  • Works precisely, consistently and effectively when given just enough details.
  • A positive effect on others, including establishing and maintaining positive and productive working relationships.
  • Sets high quality standards and strives for and leads continuous improvement to ensure quality of deliverables and processes.
  • Understands and complies with legal and company's policies, practices, and procedures.
  • A strong sense of ownership about his/her own output and that of others.
  • Writes user stories and acceptance criteria to guide delivery teams to know when they are done.
  • Traces user stories to business objectives and the product vision, and ensures that it has been delivered throughout the sprint.
  • Models the "as-is" and "to-be" business systems.
  • Models the expected system interactions.
  • Looks for gaps in requirements between what is in place and what is needed, and works with the right people to ensure that the requirements will support the new solution.
  • Supports the software delivery by discussing business and technical impacts and dependencies related to priority decisions.
  • Validates the roadmaps, problems to solve and product vision to focus the team on the right deliverables
  • Articulates the roadmaps, problems to solve and product vision to focus the team on the right deliverables
  • Identifies the dependencies between ICT and other departments (e.g. Finance).
  • Gathers effective (non) functional requirements from the stakeholders and market representatives using a variety of techniques (e.g., cross functional requirements workshops).
  • Documents requirements through functional domain documentation.
  • Responsible to provide an acceptable solution for business processes within the technical landscape.
  • Provides 3rd line support for functional issues and assists in 2nd line support when requested.
Compensation / Benefits This position is located at Travix Americas office in Mountain View. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(K), flexible spending accounts, and much more. Please note we are not able to offer relocation, visa sponsorship, visa transfer for this position.
To Apply To apply for this position please mail your resume to: jobs@vayama.com and include 'Business Analyst ' in the subject.

Please include a cover sheet and resume in MS Word or PDF format or a link to a HTML version.

 Please note: that we will not consider recruitment agencies or on/off shore development groups responding to this posting. Also, this is not a remote position, and being in our offices is required.
 
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